Coxofemoral luxation in a border collie as a complication of a Clostridium tetani infection
2007; Wiley; Volume: 49; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1748-5827.2007.00440.x
ISSN1748-5827
AutoresM. A. Goldhammer, R. Chapman, J. Grierson,
Tópico(s)Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
ResumoA four‐month‐old male, entire, border collie was presented to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals with a two day history of muscular spasms and “Risus sardonicus”. Tetanus was diagnosed, and the dog was treated with tetanus antitoxin, antibiotics and supportive therapy. Coxofemoral luxation resulted as a complication of the tetanus and was successfully managed by performing a femoral head and neck excision. This is the first report of joint luxation associated with Clostridium tetani infection in a dog.
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